From Long Beach's Convention & Visitor's Bureau:
If you've never visited Long Beach or if you haven't been here in the last 10 years or so, you are going to be surprised to find a first class visitor and recreation destination, complete with top quality accommodations, award-winning restaurants, unique shopping areas and “must-see” attractions. Long Beach is California's fifth largest city and offers the relaxed atmosphere of a seaside resort with all the amenities of a big urban city.

Long Beach is at the center of all of the major attractions in Southern California, but our city has quite a few great attractions of our own. Our city is home to the majestic RMS Queen Mary, the renowned Aquarium of the Pacific, Ranchos Los Alamitos and Los Cerritos and two art museums.
From sandy beaches to eclectic neighborhoods, Long Beach offers

A quick glance at a map of the region will show that Long Beach is truly the center of Southern California, located conveniently between the urban bustle of Los Angeles and the suburban expanses of Orange County. Universal Studios and Hollywood are just 40 minutes to the north and Disneyland and the beaches of the orange coast is 30 minutes to the southeast.Within easy driving

the great adventures of a big city with the laid back atmosphere of a resort town. You can be as active as you wish or just sit back and bask in the sunshine. Long Beach gets 345 days of sunshine each year. Seldom is an outdoor activity ruined by weather. Stroll, rollerblade or pedal down our bike path winding along more than five miles of beachfront.

distance from both Los Angeles International Airport and the John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Long Beach has its own full-service airport. Often called the Southland's Easy In, Easy Out airport, the Long Beach Airport features service by four major airlines.

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Marriott Long Beach
A central location provides easy access to both Orange and Los Angeles County. The hotel is located adjacent to the Long Beach Airport with easy freeway accessibility to major attractions and corporate parks in the area. Long Beach Convention Center, New Carnival Cruise Line Terminals, Pacific Beaches and Marinas are 15 minutes away